Ruse is known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, which attracts many tourists. It is often called the Little Vienna. The Ruse-Giurgiu Friendship Bridge, the only one in the shared Bulgarian-Romanian section of the Danube, crosses the river here.
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2026: The Danube from Germany to Romania with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania (WDO
From $9,487.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
Embark on an 18-day journey from Germany to Romania, concluding with two nights in mysterious Transylvania.2026 - 14 Day Budapest Escape & Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Istanbul: Budapest to Istanbul aboard Emerald Astra (Combo)
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Emerald Astra
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Ship: Scenic Opal
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Ship: Scenic Opal
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Scenic Amber
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Scenic Jade
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Emerald Dawn
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Emerald Star
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Scenic Crystal
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Ship: Emerald Star
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Emerald Astra
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Emerald Star
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Emerald Star
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Scenic Crystal
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Scenic Crystal
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Emerald Astra
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Emerald Luna
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Emerald Star
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Scenic Crystal
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Ship: Scenic Opal
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Scenic Crystal
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Emerald Dawn
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Scenic Amber
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Emerald Liberte
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Ship: Scenic Opal
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Ship: Scenic Crystal
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Ship: Scenic Jade
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Scenic Crystal
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Destination: Europe
Ship: Scenic Opal
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